Our Menu
APPETIZERS | SALADS | SOUPS | RICE & GRAINS | LITE DISHES | ENTREES | RAW DISHES | BREADS | DESSERTS | DRINKS
All our dishes are 100% vegan. All are gluten-free or can be ordered gluten-free unless otherwise specified. The few dishes on our menu that are gluten-free or contain allergens are prepared in a separate kitchen to avoid cross-contamination. Let the server know if you have any specific dietary restriction.
Appetizers
Served with cilantro and sweet & sour tamarind sauces
Samosas (3 pieces)
Filled with Peas and Potatoes.
- Traditional (with gluten)
- Baked Organic Whole Wheat (with gluten)
- Gluten-Free
Dalvada (3 pieces)
Mashed Lentil patties spiced with Onion, Garlic, Ginger and Green Chili.
Aloo Tikki (3 pieces)
Peas and Potato Patties.
Mirch Pakora (3 pieces)
Chickpea dipped Banana Paper stuffed with Potatoes and Tamarind.
Potato Vada
Mashed Potato seasoned with Cilantro, Green Chili and Lemon, dipped in Chickpea flour.
Vegetable Cutlets (3 pieces)
Mixed Vegetables and Potatoes.
Lilwa ni Kachori (3 pieces)
Flour shell stuffed with mashed and spiced Indian Pigeon Peas.
Mixed Basket (9 pieces)
Assorted mix of Samosas (gluten-free available), Aloo Tikki, Vegetable Cutlet, Mirch Pakora, Lilwa ni Kachori, Dalvada, Potato Vada.
Salads
Served with cashew or avocado dressing
Organic Salad
Spinach, Tomato, Baby Arugula, Spring Mix, Chickpeas, Alfalfa and Bean Sprouts, Raisins and Tofu.
Kale Salad
Fresh Organic Kale, Sliced Seasonal Fruits, Sliced Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Cranberries with Ginger and Himalayan Salt.
Lacinato Kale Salad
Lacinato Kale, Bell Peppers, Onions, Pine Nuts, Tomatoes, Lemon Juice, Indian Spices.
Soups
A tasty, comforting immune system boost
Yellow Lentil
Made with Ginger, Garlic, Cumin, Tomato and Onion. Served with Basmati Rice or Mini Naan. Substitute with Organic Brown Rice or Quinoa.
Vegetable Sambar
Prepared with Carrots, Zucchini, Radish, Tomato, Eggplant and Curry Leaves. Served with Mini-Idli. Substitute with Organic Brown Rice or Quinoa.
Rasam Soup
Hot and Sour Soup blended with Curry Leaves and Tomatoes. Served with Organic Brown Rice or Quinoa.
Rice & Grains
Hearty and satisfying
Organic Brown Rice
Seasoned with Cumin, Clove, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Garnished with Raisins. Great source of fiber!
White Rice Biryani
Seasoned with Cumin, Clove, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Mixed with stir-fried Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Tomatoes.
Quinoa
With Sea Salt and Clove, garnished with Peas and Carrots. Healthy rice substitute.
Organic Brown Rice Biryani
Seasoned with Cumin, Clove, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Mixed with stir-fried Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots and Tomatoes. Great source of fiber!
Lemon Rice
Rice and Lentils dish flavored with Turmeric, Curry Leaves, and Thai Chili.
Quinoa Biryani
With Sea Salt, mixed with stir-fried Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots and Tomatoes. Healthy rice substitute.
White Rice
Basmati Rice, seasoned with Clove, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Topped with Peas and Carrots.
Saffron Rice
Basmati Rice, seasoned with Clove, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Saffron contains many cancer-fighting nutrients.
Lite Dishes
South Indian Specialties
Dosa
A thin golden crepe, served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney.
Medu Vada
Lentil Donut Fritters served with Sambar and Chutney.
Pau Bhaji
Cauliflower, Eggplant, Potato, Onion, Garlic and Tomato. Served with bread, garnished with Lemon, Onion and Cilantro.
Masala Dosa
A thin golden crepe stuffed with spiced Potato and Onion, served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney.
Uttapam
Lentil and Rice Pancake, served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney. Topped with combination of your choice of fresh garden vegetables: Cilantro, Onion, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Tomato, Green Peas, Thai Chili Pepper.
Uppma
Wheat Farina (great source of Vitamin B-12) stir-fried with Mustard Seeds, Cumin, Onion, Tomato, Clove, Curry Leaves, Cinnamon and Lemon Juice. Garnished with Cashews and Cilantro, served with Sambar and Chutney. (with gluten)
Idli
Oil-free, steam-cooked cakes served with Sambar and Chutney.
Entrees
With Basmati Rice (substitute: Organic Brown Rice, Quinoa)
Chana Masala
Sun-dried Chickpeas seasoned with Cumin and Fresh Onion, sauteed and topped with Tomato Gravy. A high-protein dish.
Baingan Bharta
Clay oven fresh roasted Eggplant, sauteed with Onion, Green Peas, Tomato, Ginger and Garlic, perfectly blended with assorted Indian spices. A very popular dish.
Palak Paneer
Fresh Organic Spinach and pan-seared vegan Cheese, seasoned with Cumin, Onion, Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Garam Masala spices. High in Iron.
Organic Tofu Tikka Masala
Sauteed Smoked Vegan Cheese, Bell Pepper and Diced Onion, topped with stir-fried Organic Tofu. Bell Peppers are a good source of vitamin C and B6, and good for your hair and skin. (with gluten)
Dal Bunzara
Fresh Moong Lentils, sautéed in Olive Oil with Cumin, Fresh Green Tomato and Onion. A popular Mom’s homemade Indian dish. Great source of protein and antioxidants.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh Cauliflower and Potato, sautéed in Olive Oil and Indian spices. Topped with a savory Tomato Gravy. High in antioxidants.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh Okra, blended with Onion and Tomato, seasoned with Indian spices. A great source of fiber and rich in minerals. A highly recommended vegetable dish.
Paneer Makani
Organic Tofu sauteed in Olive Oil, seasoned with Indian Herbs and Spices, topped with a homemade Onion and Yellow Cashew Gravy, garnished with shredded Almonds.
Malai Kofta
A Sweet Potato and Green Vegetable dumpling, topped with a delicious Cashew Gravy, garnished with Cardamom, Almond and Cashew. Most popular Arya Bhavan dish.
Palak Dal
An exotic blend of Yellow Lentils and Fresh Organic Spinach, seasoned with Ginger and Garlic. High in Protein and Iron.
Dal Makani
Black Lentils, pan cooked with Tomato, Ginger and Garlic. Good source of protein.
Matar Paneer
Green Peas and Tofu prepared with a Tomato and Onion Sauce. A sweet and mild dish.
Raw Dishes
Prepared below 118 degrees to preserve all nutrients
Indian Taco
Crunchy cabbage leaf stuffed with a mix of bell peppers, onions, Indian spices and other vegetables. Served with vegan sour cream. A delicious fusion dish by Chef Kirti.
Indian Veggie Rolls
A mix of avocado, Indian spices and vegetables wrapped in a collard green leaf. Served with cashew & avocado dipping sauces.
Zucchini Pasta
Curly vegetable pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, green chili and herbs.
Indian Taco Salad
A delicious fusion dish by Chef Kirti.
Vitality Soup
Leafy green vegetables, salt, lemon, onion and garlic. Served cold. A great energy boost!
Raw Pizza
Raw crust of sunflower seeds, cauliflower and nuts, topped with homemade tomato sauce, jalapeño and mixed vegetables.
Breads
All made vegan
Tandoori Roti
Whole Wheat clay-oven baked round flat-bread. (with gluten)
Gluten-Free Bread
Naan
Unbleached clay-oven baked flat-bread topped with cilantro. Flavor choices: Plain, Garlic, Onion, or Coconut Butter. (with gluten)
Chapati
Whole Wheat hand-made soft bread. (with gluten)
Desserts
Naturally sweetened, with no refined sugars
Carrot Halva
Grated Carrots, Soy Milk and blend of healthy sweeteners.
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut and Almond balls naturally sweetened with Dates, with a secret Indian twist! Raw Dish.
Chocolate Truffles
Cacao and Coconut balls naturally sweetened with Dates, with a secret Indian twist! Raw Dish. Cacao keeps the heart healthy!
Raw Organic Cake
Options: Vegan Cheese Cake, Mango, or Strawberry. No processed ingredients, no added sugar. (with gluten)
Lemon Bar
Zesty, creamy dessert bar. Raw Dish.
Ice Cream
Soy-free. Raw. Flavors: Avocado, Chocolate-Mint, Mango, Strawberry. All with an Indian twist!
Drinks
Alcoholic & non-alcoholic options
Juices
Flavor: Mango
Smoothies
Flavors: Mango, Green, or Strawberry-Banana.
Mango Lassi
Indian vegan yogurt drink.
Indian Lager Beers
- Flying Horse (22 oz. bottle)
- Taj Mahal (22 oz. bottle)
- King Fischer (22 oz. bottle)
- Maharaja (11 oz. bottle)
BYOB Ok. $3/person corkage fee
Coffee
With or without milk (almond or soy).
Hot Tea
With choice of almond or soy milk. Flavors:
- Masala
- Ginger
- Mint
- Cardamom
- Lemongrass
- Green Tea (regular or caffeine-free)
Wine
- House Red (glass/bottle)
- House White (glass/bottle)
Kombucha Tea
Young Coconut Water
Bottled Water
Dine In Hours
Mon: 6:00 - 9:30pm
Tue: CLOSED
Wed-Fri: 5:00 - 9:30pm
Sat-Sun: 12:00 - 9:30pm
VEGAN BUFFET
Saturday Only | 12:00 - 6:00pm
After 6:00pm | a la carte menu
Delivery & Takeout Hours
Mon & Wed-Fri: 5:00 - 9:00pm
Tue: CLOSED
Sat-Sun: 12:00 - 9:00pm
DELIVERY AREA
North: Evanston & Skokie ($35 min. for Skokie)
West: Cicero Avenue ($20 min.)
South: Armitage Avenue ($20 min.)
East: Lake Michigan ($20 min.)
Established in 1998, Arya Bhavan is one of the top vegan and gluten-free restaurants in Chicago, also offering a growing selection of raw dishes.
Our menu has been designed for health-conscious Chicagoans who want to enjoy authentic Indian and fusion cuisine without having to sacrifice the desire (and need) for healthy vegan, gluten-free, and raw food.
Our dishes are made with healthy ingredients and feature a careful balance of necessary nutrients for mind/body wellness.
CONTACTS
2508 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
773.274.5800
aryabhavan@aol.com